
Multiply both sides by 3, because 3 is our denominator (bottom number in a fraction), and we want to get rid of the denominator.
3 × (v + 9) = 8 × 3
Simplify.
3v + 27 = 24
Then, subtract both sides by 27.
3v = 24 - 27
Simplify.
3v = -3
Divide both sides by 3.
v = -1
~Hope I helped!~
I think the first one is correct. Since “three less than z squared” insinuate that the value is 3 units less than the value z^2
If you are graphing quadratic equations of the type
ax^2 + bx + c = 0
The equation will look like a "U" <span>if "a" is positive </span>or it will look like an upside-down "U" <span>if "a" is negative </span>
4in x 18in^2= 72 inches cubed
A proportion looks like this:

It means that the quantity a,b,c and d are in the same proportion: the ratio between a and b is the same ratio between c and d.
They are particularly useful in situation when you have an example given, and you want to extrapolate the relationship for another couple.
For example, you can think of the following problem: "Five apples cost 2 dollars. How much will 8 apples cost?"
You can build the proportion

And then solve it for x:
